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Old 12-18-2003, 05:26 PM
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i need to know what u guys think about both these quads i just herd that the z400 isnt realy all that faster than the 400ex or at allfaster
 
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Old 12-18-2003, 05:58 PM
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The z400 is alittle faster stock. One thing you might want to check into with the z/kfx 400's is if they are still having problems with the frames cracking. I know the 2003's had bad frames and were supposed to be fixed in 04, but I think I heard of a 04 frame breaking also. Either way you'll have a blast on what ever quad you get.
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Old 12-18-2003, 06:07 PM
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Z400 is faster for sure, its smoother, it shifts nicer (not that the Honda is bad), softer seat, easier to pull clutch, reverse, liquid cooling. I know that many have said that the Z is barely faster than a 400ex, I own both, my buddies own more of each, I have much experience on both, riding, wrenching, and hopping up. I have a piped, filtered, and jetted Z, that will run with a nicely built ex. I have a buddy with a DUncan 440, its a few seasons old, and the z is faster. I have since added a carb, cams, diff comp ratio, its Raptor fast now.
The ex is a nice machine, it feels lighter (they are within pounds), its cheaper to buy parts for, ans cheaper to buy.
I you don't mind the diff in price, no question, get the Z.
I have had zero probs w/ the frame issues. They have beefed up the 04's. I have one of the very first ones, not a problem. Some have had axle problems, I even have spacers, no problems. Usually my woman rides it, but trust me, I have ridden it hard too.
 
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Old 12-18-2003, 06:10 PM
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so if i get a 400ex rather than the z and put all kinds of mods on it will it keep up with the z with the same mods
 
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Old 12-18-2003, 06:22 PM
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No, mod for mod, a 400ex is slower (up a hill, in a drag, nothing about a track, thats all rider on these two quads)
 
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i heard the z400 is a little faster (thats what im getting) i dont have to worry about the frame cracking because i am going to make it tuffer by making brackets and other supports to make if touffer.....
 
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Old 12-18-2003, 06:48 PM
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how fast is the z400 and 400ex
 
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Are you talking top speed?
They are the same, don't worry about top speed.
 
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i tohught the z was faster by a littlebecause to me that means a lot for drag racing
 


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